The Town FilesKing City, California
City in Monterey County · population 13,332 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $449,900
- Household income
- $66,761
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 29.7
King City is a city of 13,332 people in Monterey County, California. The median home is worth $449,900, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of California towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of California towns.
How King City ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in King City is worth $449,900, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 6.7 times the median household income of $66,761, which is more affordable than 45% of California towns. Median rent is $1,534 a month. 42.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | King City | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $449,900 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $1,534 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $66,761 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.7× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 42.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in King City
| People | King City | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.7 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 35.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 1.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 43.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 93.3% |
Weather in King City
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 38.3°F. About 11.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of King City since 1950.
Severe weather in Monterey County since 1996
Monterey County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4769: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Monterey County
Monterey County had 200,244 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,375 a year. Unemployment was 7% in 2023; in King City itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in King City
10 public schools with 3,975 students, about 23.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| King City High | 9-12 | 1,200 | 22.6 |
| Chalone Peaks Middle | 6-8 | 853 | 23.7 |
| Santa Lucia Elementary | K-5 | 635 | 24.4 |
| Del Rey Elementary | K-5 | 617 | 22.9 |
| King City Arts Magnet | K-5 | 447 | 22.4 |
| Pinnacle Coastal Valley High | 9-12 | 138 | 34.5 |
| Portola-Butler Continuation High | 9-12 | 59 | 19.7 |
| Bitterwater-Tully Elementary | K-8 | 26 | 13.0 |
| Special Education Preschool | Other | — | — |
| Phoenix Academy Community Day | 5-8 | — | — |
Towns near King City
- Greenfield, CA9.7 mi · 18,937 people · home $531,400
- Soledad, CA18.3 mi · 24,925 people · home $595,900
- Gonzales, CA26.4 mi · 8,647 people · home $618,800
King City questions
Is King City, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, King City scores better for retirees than 23% of California towns and quieter than 24%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.7).
How much does a house cost in King City?
The median owner-occupied home in King City is valued at $449,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,761, so homes cost about 6.7 times income. Median rent is $1,534 a month.
What is the weather like in King City?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 38.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does King City get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of King City in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)